All eyes on Flavio Silva

Kaizer Chiefs new striker, Flavio Silva, has a chance to silence critics when Amakhosi face Asante Kotoko on Saturday afternoon in the Toyota Cup.

After returning for pre-season training in the Netherlands, the Soweto giants will play in front of their home crowd for the first time since signing six new players.

Most of the new players are yet to impress, but one player who has been under the microscope is Silva. The 29-year-old scored 42 goals in two seasons in Indonesia but has not impressed during pre-season for his new club.

Silva already feeling the heat from Kaizer Chiefs fans

Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director Jessica Motaung urged fans to give new players a chance.

“My take on the players is that this is pre-season,” she said.

“Players have to be given a chance whether they are coming from the youth or coming from other teams or other places.

“It is important to be given a chance to really get to know the team and get to play with different players.

“So, I think our supporters need to give them time.

Kaizer Chiefs new man Silva has not impressed

“The proof is in the pudding, let the players get on the pitch and do the work as the season progresses,” says Motaung.

If Silva can have a good outing against Asante Kotoko, Kaizer Chiefs fans might warm up to him this coming season. A bad game might start a love/hate relationship with the Khosi supporters.